Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

CLINIC OPERATIONS:

• Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.
• Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.
• Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility’s Home Therapies Program.
• Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.
• Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.
• Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.
• Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.

PATIENT CARE:

• Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.
• Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.
• Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.
• Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.
• Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.
• Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment.
• Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.  

STAFF:

• Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.
• Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.
• Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals.
• Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.
• Manages staff scheduling and payroll.

PHYSICIANS:

• Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.
• Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.
• Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).
• Current appropriate state licensure.

• Required:
  • 6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.
  • 12 months experience in clinical nursing.
  • 6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.
  • Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.
• Preferred but not required:
  • 3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience.
  • Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience.

• Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians
• Position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.
• The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.  Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. 

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.